Why Your Roth IRA Should Hold International Stocks

Episode 56 of Roth IRA with Fexingo explores the case for holding international equities in your Roth IRA. Lucas and Luna dive into the tax efficiency benefits, the impact of foreign tax credits, and why high-growth emerging markets may be better suited for tax-free accounts. They discuss the trade-offs of using a Roth vs. taxable account for global diversification, referencing the MSCI EAFE index and the 2026 foreign tax credit landscape. Specific examples include comparing expected returns of U.S. vs. international stocks and how withholding taxes affect net yields. This episode provides concrete portfolio construction insights for long-term investors seeking to optimize after-tax returns. #RothIRA #InternationalStocks #TaxFreeGrowth #ForeignTaxCredit #PortfolioDiversification #EMStocks #MSCI_EAFE #TaxEfficientInvesting #WithholdingTax #LumpSum #DollarCostAveraging #LongTermInvesting #PersonalFinance #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #IRAPlanning #GlobalEquities Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo